ESPN CHILTON SPORTS POLL: THE SECOND "CYNICISM POLL"

ESPN Chilton Sports Poll has conducted its second
"Cynicism Poll." In January, 1,027 sports fans were asked if
they were more or less interested in sports compared to the
same time last year. Results showed that 19% of sports fans
were less interested in sports compared to January '97 and
34% were more interested. The 191 sports fans who were less
interested were read a list of possible reasons for their
declining interest, and were asked to rate the accuracy of
the statements as they applied to them on a 1-5 scale, 1
being not at all accurate, 5 being very accurate. The
following lists a sample of responses (THE DAILY).